Donald Trump was the most anti-immigrant president in modern history who used his time in office to enact cruel and inhumane policies. In 2020, our multiracial, multiethnic, multigenerational majority chose a new America.
As we prepare for a new administration and era in American politics, many immigrants and advocates took to social media to express their hope, relief, and joy.
Here are some of our favorite responses:
This is only the beginning. Today, we cry a little more and keep on fighting. And on a personal note, I thank the movement that built me to experience this day. La Lucha Sigue!
& Friends, he's gone! ✊🏼#TrumpsLastDay #ByeByeTrump pic.twitter.com/SVbhNTyAvB
— Monica Sibri (@MonicaSibri) January 20, 2021
300 posters went up around the White House & Capitol Hill to remind folks #ImmigrantsAreEssential & must be:
Paid a living wage.
Protected by being included in COVID relief.
Honored & provided workers' protections.We will be heard.
Find a poster & tag us!📸 @dashtwo pic.twitter.com/CMPIjk3caq
— National Immigration Law Center (@NILC) January 20, 2021
Throwback to January of 2017. The undocu fam protesting Trump since day one. We’re still here. pic.twitter.com/zRcWKitbtT
— rodrigo (@orrchards) January 20, 2021
Today, we see our leaders walking through the crypt. A place I’ve stood at and wondered HOW!? Every President since it was placed has walked on the star before becoming inaugurated, less than 3 weeks ago we saw vile people fighting on this same spot.
Democracy must go on. pic.twitter.com/zqnPec20A6
— Astrid Silva (@Astrid_NV) January 20, 2021
I don’t know about the rest of y’all but I’m finding this pre-inauguration stuff very moving. 😭
— David Leopold 🇺🇸 (@DavidLeopold) January 20, 2021
I know it’s kind of early to have a drink but I’m enjoying this moment having a glass of Prosecco. I’m taking in the joy & relief that I will no longer have to wake up to another attack on immigrants.
Yes I’m crying, but these are tears of joy and resilience. Cheers! Salud! pic.twitter.com/atedFOv624
— Cristina Jiménez (@CrisAlexJimenez) January 20, 2021
¡Adiós Trump!
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) January 20, 2021
The future. https://t.co/iiTKHYQqUQ
— Voto Latino (@votolatino) January 20, 2021
CAN YOU FEEL IT? WE'RE GONNA WIN.
— Lorella Praeli (@lorellapraeli) January 20, 2021
Kamala Harris walking into her rightful place in history 😭😭😭#InaugurationDay
— Juana Esquivel (@juana_esquivel) January 20, 2021
Tears of joy. Madam Vice President-elect, you represent so much for our country and our future. ✊🏾🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/AynLZTDHJH
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) January 20, 2021
Madam VP!!
😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3foWUDcn5G
— Cristina Jiménez (@CrisAlexJimenez) January 20, 2021
On Day One of the Biden-Harris administration, 1 in 3 incoming appointees is an immigrant or a child of immigrants.
This immigrant — and proud naturalized citizen — is ready to get to work for @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris & the American people.
Immigrants. We get the job done. 🇺🇸
— Gautam Raghavan (@gauragDC) January 20, 2021
Today, we're gonna see the first Latina Supreme Court Justice swear in the first Black, South Asian woman Vice President of the United States.
And it's gonna be beautiful.
— Voto Latino (@votolatino) January 20, 2021
President Joe Biden! #InaugurationDay #PresidentBiden
— Taif Jany طيف جاني (@TaifJany) January 20, 2021
#DACA outlived the Trump presidency.
— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) January 20, 2021
This land was made for you and me!!!!!!!!!
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— Julissa Natzely Arce Raya (@julissaarce) January 20, 2021
It’s official @JoeBiden is the 46th president of the United States of America 🇺🇸 #InaugurationDay
— Reyna Montoya (@ReynaEMontoya) January 20, 2021
